The use of ultrasound in the management of large-vessel vasculitis: an evolving concept.

The use of ultrasound in the management of large-vessel vasculitis: an evolving concept. Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2018 Sep-Oct;36 Suppl 114(5):96-102 Authors: Monti S, Águeda AF, Luqmani R Abstract Imaging is increasingly recognised as an essential element in the management of several rheumatologic conditions. Ultrasound is in widespread use as a safe, reproducible, and directly interpretable method for diagnosis and evaluation of arthritis and increasingly of large-vessel vasculitis (LVV). Indeed, the diagnosis and management of LVV are being transformed through the use of imaging. Increasing and more standardised evidence is being produced on the role of colour duplex sonography in the management of LVV. Nonetheless, some controversies and unresolved issues remain. This review describes current findings and reviews future perspectives in the use of ultrasound for the diagnosis and management of LVV. PMID: 30296975 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Tags: Clin Exp Rheumatol Source Type: research